ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB

ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB

An 8th-gen Asetek 360 mm AIO with a 3.5-inch LCD and a fan built into the water block, at a very high price.

  • AIO liquid
  • 360
  • 36.45 dBA
  • RGB

PCPR score

7.1

Fair

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The short version

The ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB pairs an 8th-generation Asetek pump with a 3.5-inch full-color LCD, a 5,100 RPM fan built into the water block and three daisy-chainable 120 mm ARGB fans rated 70.07 CFM and 36.45 dB(A). ASUS lists support for AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 and 115x with a six-year warranty. It costs far more than most 360 mm AIOs, its fans are rated louder than many rivals, and no independent review of this exact model was read.

Pros

  • 8th-generation Asetek pump rated 800 to 3,600 RPM
  • 3.5-inch full-color LCD
  • Embedded water-block fan rated 21.08 CFM and 5.53 mmH2O
  • Magnetic daisy-chainable ARGB fans rated 70.07 CFM and 3.88 mmH2O

Cons

  • Fans rated 36.45 dB(A), higher than most rival 360 mm AIOs
  • Priced well above most 360 mm AIOs at Best Buy
  • No independent review of this exact model was read for this entry

Best for

  • ROG showcase builds
  • Buyers who want an LCD and an embedded block fan

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Full specifications

Core

Type
AIO liquid

Fit

Socket support
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Radiator size
360
Radiator thickness
30 mm

Cooling

Fans included
3
Fan size
120 mm
Max noise
36.45 dBA

Physical

RGB
Yes
LCD display
Yes

Features

Warranty
6 years

Compatibility notes

  • Radiator is 399.5 x 120 x 30 mm with 400 mm tubes; confirm the case's 360 mm radiator support.
  • Water block measures 89 x 91 x 101 mm with an embedded fan.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • r/watercooling · u/DrTransformers

    Critical

    An owner pairing the cooler with a 9950X3D reports constant noise, measuring 70-100 dB with a phone app, and finds it louder than reviews suggested.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Which sockets does the ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB support?

ASUS lists AMD AM5 and AM4 plus Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200 and 115x on the product's specification page.

Does the Ryujin III water block have its own fan?

Yes. ASUS's specification page lists an embedded water-block fan rated 5,100 RPM, 21.08 CFM and 5.53 mmH2O, without giving further detail on its purpose.

How long is the warranty on the Ryujin III?

ASUS lists a six-year warranty for the ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB on its specification page.

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